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 # Pico Audio
+The audio solution dedicated to the TinyPICO.
+## About
+The Pico Audio is a fully featured audio solution specially made for the TinyPICO ESP32 development board. The Pico Audio features an I2S Stereo DAC, I2S Mono MEMS Microphone and a builtin 3.7W Stereo Amplifier.
+The Pico Audio utilises a low power NXP UDA1334A IC featuring a clear digital 16/20/24 bit, 44.1kHz, stereo audio DAC. Accompanying the DAC is a Knowles SPH0645 I2S digital mono microphone. This miniature low power MEMS microphone provides a low noise, 24 bit, 44.1kHz stream. Complimenting the DAC is the powerful Maxim MAX98306 3.7W stereo class D amplifier.
+The Pico Audio has a mounting socket to host the TinyPICO development board and connects all of these great features together in a seamless and easy to utilise footprint measuring a tiny 32 mm x 47 mm (1.2in x 1.86in).
+## PCB Layout
+![XCopy Board Image](https://github.com/AdamKeher/Pico-Audio/blob/master/files/board.png)
+![XCopy Board Image](https://github.com/AdamKeher/Pico-Audio/blob/master/files/route.png)
+## Features
+The software and hardware used in this project has been made possible by the principle of open hardware and software. Many of the samples have been collected together from a variety of authors and edited to work out of the box with the Pico Audio for instructional purposes. Please consult each sample project for relevant license and credit.
+## Features
+* TinyPICO Compatible
+  * Simply plug your TinyPICO board into the Pico Audio and your ready to go
+* UDA1334A Stereo DAC
+  * Low power audio DAC
+  * Integrated digital filter and switchable digital de-emphasis for 44.1 kHz frequency
+  * Supports samples from 16 to 100 kHz
+  * Simple I2S interface
+  * 16/20/24 bit audio
+  * High linearity, wide dynamic range and low distortion
+* MAX98306 Stereo Amplifier
+  * Low power efficient operation
+  * 3.7W @ 3Ohm, 10% THD / 1.7W at 8Ohm, 10% THD
+  * Spread Spectrum Modulation
+  * Five selectable gain levels
+  * Excellent click and pop suppression
+* SPH0645LM4H MEMS Microphone
+  * Low power design
+  * Simple I2S interface
+  * Flat frequency response
+  * 24 bit, 44.1kHz audio
+  * High SNR of 65dB(A)
+  * RF shielded
+  * Omnidirectional
+## Sample Projects Modified for Pico Audio
+* Stream net radio stations with MP3 support
+* Play audio from SD card with MP3 support
+* Simple Amazon Alexa
+* Record audio to SD card